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Lens suggestion for a 1600 budget
Caps18:
What type of journalism photos are you taking? What type of news are you covering? If it is at night, the 24 f/1.4, 35 f/1.4 or 50 f/1.2 would let you take really good photos or video in low light conditions.
But, if you are doing sports or paparazzi, a longer lens will be needed.
MrBeavis5:
I agree with Axilrod, get a EF-s 17-55 2.8 IS, this lens can make a crop sensor camera sing. Not only is it a great walk around lens, its also a very good indoor lens. Some of the older versions of this lens have issues with dust getting inside the lens, just a warning if you buy one used.
I would also get a 580 or 430 flash, I hate the pop-up flash, but maybe thats just me.
Michael_pfh:
--- Quote from: imberandon on February 02, 2012, 06:57:05 PM ---
My question is about lens. Im currently a Journalism and I am wanting to upgrade from my kit lens.
I shoot with a Canon 60d, a 18-55IS 3.5-5.6, 75-300 4.5-5.6 and a 50 1.8, all canon lens i do not own a flash or a good tripod. After buying the 50mm I could never go back to the kit lens because they are not nearly as sharp . I was wondering if anyone can help me pick out some lens that i can benefit and expand my photography skills on.
My want is to get every L lens out there but my budget will not let me aha, i have a budget of 1600, i would love to get the 24-105 L and 70-200 2.8. Does anyone have any suggestion on what i should do or any other lens that i can get to add more bang to my buck.
Thanks for the help
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EF-s 17-55 f/2.8 IS + EF 135 2.0L should be close enough to 1,600 USD.
imberandon:
thanks for the feedback, it helped a lot. Ill look into the 17-55 2.8
mb66energy:
--- Quote from: Caps18 on February 02, 2012, 09:42:01 PM ---What type of journalism photos are you taking? What type of news are you covering? If it is at night, the 24 f/1.4, 35 f/1.4 or 50 f/1.2 would let you take really good photos or video in low light conditions.
But, if you are doing sports or paparazzi, a longer lens will be needed.
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That was just my thought as I read your entry. It really depends on the type and the range of your photographic needs.
My preferred picks from my list of lenses (below) are
* Ultra-range: 10-22 (+ 60 macro) + 70-200 f4.0 non-IS (IS would be my choice today!), 1.5 kg & 1300 bucks w/o 60mm macro + one or two EOS 40D bodies, first lenses are limited to crop cameras!
* Compact but really versatile and usable in low light conditions: 2.8/24 EF + 2.0/100EF + typically two bodies for fast lens change. Just limited in terms of macro capability. Other advantages: Very contrasty photographs, unobtrusive lenses (small, no red rings, black!)
If you need fast access between two focal lengths at high aperture it might be a good idea to buy "cheaper" lenses primes and a secondary body - and you have a backup cam too.
Good luck for your choice!
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